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Senior Estates Surveyor, Initial 6-month contract, rate up to £400 a day, Suffolk Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a local authority to recruit a Senior Estates Surveyor for a new contract opportunity that has arisen in their assets team. This varied and exciting role will see you working on a diverse and varied property portfolio containing some 500 plus assets with a value of £110m and a rental income of £3.3m per year. Your new role As the Senior Estates Surveyor, you’ll be working closely with the Head of Property and will assist in the management of the corporate estate. The team are looking for a highly skilled and specialised commercial surveyor to take on a large-scale development, as well as completing large-scale disposals programme and associated project management work to coordinate with agents and lawyers. Other work includes involvement in town centre regeneration and high-level influence with major stakeholders both within the council and outside. A strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant law is essential given the scale of the projects. You may also be providing advice on lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews as well as supporting with acquisitions and disposals. It is an exciting time to be joining the organisation and a team that is growing. You'll be working with a diverse portfolio which includes assets such as Offices, Industrial and Retail, but also some unique assets such as Churches and Farmland. What you'll need to succeed You’ll be a commercially minded and ambitious property professional with an eye for detail. You’ll be adaptable in your approach and will have the ability to work closely with various internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be a team player and able to work with others in order to progress and develop the organisations property portfolio. As the preferred candidate, you will have experience of commercial property management, be educated to degree level or equivalent and will ideally hold current RICS membership. The preferred candidate will also have; a comprehensive and current market awareness, experience of negotiating and closing commercial contracts, knowledge of statutory notices, property and LL&T law. You'll be comfortable advising and engaging with senior management members, stakeholders and industry leaders, working across a number of internal teams. Experience of working in local government will be highly beneficial, as will knowledge of procurement processes and regulations. What you'll get in return As the Senior Estates Surveyor, you’ll receive a rate of up to £400 a day in-scope of IR35, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. The team work in a flexible and agile manner. It's expected that you might be in the office for 2–3 days per week, depending on meetings and other commitments. This is an initial 6-month contract which may be extended. Typical hours are 9-5pm and 37.5 hours per week. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4602571